What do loft conversion skylights in Crawley involve?
For Crawley homes and buildings we offer loft conversion skylights: roof windows planned for loft rooms — light, headroom and escape. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Loft conversion skylights suit attic bedrooms, offices and en-suites.
Crawley is the main town we list in West Sussex; we also cover nearby Horley and Horsham.
Choices for your Crawley project
- Electric or solar opening
- Conservation styles
- Combination and stacked layouts
- Balcony roof windows on some ranges
- Blackout and thermal blinds
- Electric opening for high windows
- Set out on the rafters before plastering
Things we check at survey
- Front roof slopes can be restricted in conservation areas
- Rafter spacing affects window widths
Planning, building control and Crawley
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Crawley
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Crawley, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Electric top-hung escape window | £1,675 – £2,395 | £1,395 – £1,995 |
| Standard centre-pivot window Typical | £1,195 – £1,675 | £995 – £1,395 |
| Small window into open rafters | £955 – £1,315 | £795 – £1,095 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Loft conversion skylights in Crawley: questions
Can I add blinds later?
Yes — most manufacturers make blinds for each window size.
Will the loft be cold near the windows?
Correctly fitted insulation collars and linings keep the window surround warm and reduce condensation.
Top-hung or centre-pivot in a loft?
Top-hung gives a clearer view and often suits escape use; centre-pivot is easier to clean and suits higher positions.
Will I need planning permission in Crawley?
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Crawley?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
